The Top 3 Attractions in Switzerland

Famous landmarks may be found everywhere: Switzerland has an astounding range of things to view. Discover glaciers, mountain ranges, rivers, and stunning architecture. 

The Rhine falls

Over 15,000 years ago, the Rhine River was driven into a new riverbed as a result of Ice Age geological movements. The Rhine Falls formed at the point when hard chalk transitioned into soft gravel. Several hundred cubic meters of water surge into the depths at a velocity of 23 meters per second across a 150-meter wide area.

In the midst of it all stands a massive rock that has resisted the elements for a millennium. The rock may be accessed via a circle tour of the Rhine Falls, which allows visitors to see the natural wonder up close. Visitors stand on platforms that protrude out from the waterfall and partially hang over the Rhine. The castles of Wörth and Laufen are accessible by river boat, and brave tourists can hire canoes.

Since March 2010, the Schloss Laufen complex has had an extra shine. In addition to the new visitors' center, a children's playground and the "Historama" (an interactive display on the Rhine Falls) have opened. The new adventure path, with its twin lift system, and the Belvedere path provide convenient access to the beautiful Rhine Falls.

Boat tour near the Rhine Falls

Experience the Rhine Falls with (nearly) all of your senses, or take a boat ride downstream through one of the Rhine's most picturesque river sceneries. The No.1 Yellow Line Rock Cruise is, without a doubt, the highlight of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen.

Loud thundering and roaring are assured at Europe's tallest waterfall, where the water plunges 23 meters into the depths. In the middle of this natural beauty, you have the rare chance to climb the Mittelfelsen. It is more difficult to access, but it is well worth it because the gigantic is truly unique.

Creux du Van

The "Creux du Van," a massive natural rock arena, is located on the boundary between the cantons of Neuenburg and Vaud. Impressive 160-meter-high sheer granite sides surround a valley basin that is four kilometers long and more than one kilometer broad.

 

The stunning rock creation from an ancient ocean's 200 million year old lime deposits was formed first by glaciers and later by brooks. The sheer rock faces provide rich insights into the Jurassic folding geology.

The regional climate of the "Creux du Van" is extraordinary and unique, with woods and arctic-alpine plants in the rock arena. Chamois, ibex, lynx, and a variety of other wild species roam the pristine natural area, which is protected by a 25-square-kilometer nature reserve. A spring known as the "Fontaine Froide" emerges from the center of a sinkhole. This spring's water is four degrees Celsius all year.

Creux du Van is located in Val-de-Travers, which also produces absinthe, a well-known Swiss specialty. At Maison de l'Absinthe, you may taste many varieties and learn about their history. More information about Creux du Van and local goods.

Another natural beauty nearby is the Areuse Gorge, which connects Noiraigue and Boudry. An difficult hiking trail with several stairs and bridges provides trekkers with a good perspective of this natural wonder.

Access

• On foot from Noiraigue.
• By car: follow a tarmac road from St-Aubin, Couvet, or Travers to the Restaurant du Soliat (which narrows at the end). The Creux du Van rocky cirque is around 300m from the restaurant.

We recommend that you arrive by train whenever possible, as parking places in Noiraigue are scarce. If the car parks are full, we propose parking in Travers or Couvet and taking the rail to Noiraigue. To get to the top of the Creux du Van cliffs, do a circular trek or ride an electric bike from Noiraigue.

Matterhorn (4,478 a.s.l.) - Symbol for Switzerland

The first climb of the Matterhorn in 1865, which claimed the lives of four of seven alpinists, permanently altered the region (which had previously been isolated). The Matterhorn rose to international prominence, and ambitious mountaineers sought to summit it.

Even today, climbing the Matterhorn is extremely difficult and can only be accomplished by experienced mountaineers with proper equipment and a knowledgeable guide. The Hörnli Hut, located at 3,260m, houses the Matterhorn Base Camp (which reopened in 2015 following a complete repair) and the Matterhorn Mountain Inn.

The Klein-Matterhorn (Matterhorn glacier paradise) offers a breathtaking perspective of the world's most photographed peak, which is only separated from the Matterhorn by the Theodul Pass and Glacier. Visitors may use the aerial cable car in Zermatt. The mountain station, at 3820 meters above sea level, is the highest cable car station in the Alps.